KC is a nice place........I was there for the past three weeks. I went there for training, and it was very interesting: the food, the people, change of scenery, a new casino added to my repertoire, a dose of unwanted humidity, and an unfortunate incident that happened after about a week that I was there. 
The Food
I ate at all kinds of places.....it was great. From high-end, pretentious bistros (cheesecake pic)that offer little in the way of a menu to the working man's classic, pub-style restaurant to a family authentic Italian joint that did not spare one inch of wall space to only display everything Italian: musicians, playwrights, dramatists, artists, culture, cardinals of the Church..........I could go on and on. The food was great no matter which place we chose to eat. Granted, we did stop at an IHOP one Saturday night after our casino visit b/c we were starving. Quite frankly, nothing else was open @ 1 in the morning. Nevertheless, I enjoy food!!
The above pics are of the fountains at the Plaza, a ritzy upscale neighborhood of high end restaurants, bars, and retail shops. The skyline pic is of Skies Restaurant atop the Hyatt Regency.
The People
The Food
I ate at all kinds of places.....it was great. From high-end, pretentious bistros (cheesecake pic)that offer little in the way of a menu to the working man's classic, pub-style restaurant to a family authentic Italian joint that did not spare one inch of wall space to only display everything Italian: musicians, playwrights, dramatists, artists, culture, cardinals of the Church..........I could go on and on. The food was great no matter which place we chose to eat. Granted, we did stop at an IHOP one Saturday night after our casino visit b/c we were starving. Quite frankly, nothing else was open @ 1 in the morning. Nevertheless, I enjoy food!!
The above pics are of the fountains at the Plaza, a ritzy upscale neighborhood of high end restaurants, bars, and retail shops. The skyline pic is of Skies Restaurant atop the Hyatt Regency.The People
I will never forget the folks I met at this trip. Never have I encountered such charisma and joy at such an outing. I met a lady named E and her buddy T.....we all sat next to each other in the back row of the class. I had the greatest time with them. These ladies happen to be from the upper Midwest. They were in the forties, but we had chemistry like no other. We couldn't stop laughing for nothing. We got along so well......I wouldn't be able to bring a writing to a close if I began writing about them. I will miss them like no other...........it depresses me to think of not seeing them again.
Then there was P and El. I spent most of my off time with these ladies. Again, they were much older than me, but they sure as hell didn't look it. P was a bit more firery, cynical at times. El was the most understanding, compassionate, humblest person I've come to know in a long time. We spent a lot of time together. We hung out eating, talking, walking through the Plaza, giving each other advice (me giving El tips of stocks and her giving me advise on getting married), advising each other on test material for class. They were my sisters for three weeks, and I always be so grateful for them, especially El.
Then I came to really know H about midway through my visit. I got such a kick out of him. He's very talkative and sharp. The bastard's sharp! Turns out, he comes from a long line of lawyers........the reason he didnt pursue it was b/c he didn't want to be like his family. This New Yorker moved out west for the work.....and something else. I forget. Anyway, he's a great guy that I hope to see again in the future.
My Accident
I threw my back out! It was a lazy Sunday @ the Marriot. I was laying down for 10 hours on a softass bed. Correction: the bed was fine but they placed a soft shell comforter on top of the mattress. All week, I was getting stiff in my back, but nothing that didnt go away by the next afternoon. Others told me the same. Anyway, a week into my visit I was lying around and sure enough I heard a small pop. I didn't feel different, but I did have an ominous feeling. Afterall, I've thrown it out before by twisting my torso with someone on top of me or by sleeping wrong (my mom once told me I sleep kind of crooked). Throwing out your back is no biggie, but you have to see a chiropractor within a day or two so as not to prolong your situation. Sunday night, I got up to walk, and I was stiff.
The next morning was excruciating! In fact the next 12 mornings were excruciating. I could barely walk, sit or fall asleep at night. Of course, when I got to work, I found a way to sit as to feel no pain and the E/T combo always took away the pain anyway. I was laughing, remember? They were a blessing to me........God forsaw my dilema and gave two angels to keep me company.
Well, it was difficult to see a chiro.......... b/c 1) I was in an unfamiliar place that I had never been to, 2) I was on foot with no efficient transportation, and 3) I had testing at work.....so it was very hard to see anyone.
Long story short.....I hooked up with two chiro's. The first charged me 400 bucks for two visits which did absolutely nothing for he was "gentle" and focused on accupuncture. Folks, the gentle method of realigning the spine is for grannies,,,,,,,,,get real. The second helped me exceedingly. In fact, he took me back to work a couple of times to spare me the cab fare. He was great, but again being in testing was difficult for he was closed so many times during the week.
I will not complain.............it was a great trip. I'm 90% back from my ordeal and am able to sit and sleep just fine. Walking is good too........just some numbness in my right foot which will receede in time. What hurt me was all the walking I endured with tremendous pain. This only makes it worse and prolongs healing b/c of muscle tension and inflammation.
The last couple of nights I was there were good for me. The pain was gone mostly, and I was able to go out with the ladies and H to drink and eat.
There is a reason for everything.
Well the last Thursday of class, and I was pain free. I would, we all would, be leaving Friday. I was up to par and went out to eat with El, P, and H at Tomfooleries. It was a nice little pub to eat or drink. It was just after five, and I was gonna drink. El didnt drink.....P had a magarita....H had his screwdriver (one of few) and I had my Mojito followed by a Long Island which was followed by two Appltinis. I was stoned.
The talk was good. We talked about everything from lousy instructors, to H's family, to the saints, God, yada yada. I'm honest and humble when I get to drinking.
Then somehow I got to thinking why my back went out on my "vacation".
"Everything happens for a reason," said H. "I have learned that everything happens for a reason."
"I think so too...." I responded. I immediately thought of my new job, L, my back........everything. "Quite frankly, had I not thrown my back out I would have been at a bar every night. Having to go with little sleep and getting up for work is nothing to me."
P and El just smile.
"Exactly, God was probably saying........'let's throw this guy's back out and......' " H went on to say.
I just laughed......... he was right. Things do happen for a reason. What caught my attention was his term "let's". It implies a group obviously. Why would a Jewish guy use God in the plural? It reminded me of the Trinity. The Father said in the begining....."Let us create him in our image." A little while later you have Adam! It touched my heart, but I didnt express it. Rarely do I!
I was happy! I was happy b/c my back was thrown out b/c God willed it. It dawned on me that it was meant to be..............I sound insane but its true. It was his will that my back go out. I hadn't really brought it on myself............it was meant to be. I just needed to hear someone else say it.......I need to be reassured at times. H was the man to deliver the good news even though what I had gone through was painful as hell. I remember being in my room early morning and biting on a towel b/c of the sensation until I mustered the force to walk out of the room. I was such a wimp!
"Afterall if we dont throw out his back, he'd be u know........" he continued while flaying his hands and arms. H used many facial expressions complemented by his hand gestures to communicate. He's so uninhibited and kind...........he's kewl!
He's right.....I would have been hitting on women and drinking lots. Its true! The women in the Midwest are beautiful. They are taller and leaner than what I'm used to seeing. Granted, I wouldn't have gone home with them........but afterall that I've been through in the past year, I would have enjoyed the company.
All things happen for a reason............... hopefully I'll be able to ask God one day. Not as a condition or him oweing me for that would be insane, but more as a curiosity for when I see him I would careless about what had happened in my life. I would just like to know how it was to fit all together.......u know?
But I still cant help but wonder............. ; - )
Then there was P and El. I spent most of my off time with these ladies. Again, they were much older than me, but they sure as hell didn't look it. P was a bit more firery, cynical at times. El was the most understanding, compassionate, humblest person I've come to know in a long time. We spent a lot of time together. We hung out eating, talking, walking through the Plaza, giving each other advice (me giving El tips of stocks and her giving me advise on getting married), advising each other on test material for class. They were my sisters for three weeks, and I always be so grateful for them, especially El.
Then I came to really know H about midway through my visit. I got such a kick out of him. He's very talkative and sharp. The bastard's sharp! Turns out, he comes from a long line of lawyers........the reason he didnt pursue it was b/c he didn't want to be like his family. This New Yorker moved out west for the work.....and something else. I forget. Anyway, he's a great guy that I hope to see again in the future.
My Accident
I threw my back out! It was a lazy Sunday @ the Marriot. I was laying down for 10 hours on a softass bed. Correction: the bed was fine but they placed a soft shell comforter on top of the mattress. All week, I was getting stiff in my back, but nothing that didnt go away by the next afternoon. Others told me the same. Anyway, a week into my visit I was lying around and sure enough I heard a small pop. I didn't feel different, but I did have an ominous feeling. Afterall, I've thrown it out before by twisting my torso with someone on top of me or by sleeping wrong (my mom once told me I sleep kind of crooked). Throwing out your back is no biggie, but you have to see a chiropractor within a day or two so as not to prolong your situation. Sunday night, I got up to walk, and I was stiff.
The next morning was excruciating! In fact the next 12 mornings were excruciating. I could barely walk, sit or fall asleep at night. Of course, when I got to work, I found a way to sit as to feel no pain and the E/T combo always took away the pain anyway. I was laughing, remember? They were a blessing to me........God forsaw my dilema and gave two angels to keep me company.
Well, it was difficult to see a chiro.......... b/c 1) I was in an unfamiliar place that I had never been to, 2) I was on foot with no efficient transportation, and 3) I had testing at work.....so it was very hard to see anyone.
Long story short.....I hooked up with two chiro's. The first charged me 400 bucks for two visits which did absolutely nothing for he was "gentle" and focused on accupuncture. Folks, the gentle method of realigning the spine is for grannies,,,,,,,,,get real. The second helped me exceedingly. In fact, he took me back to work a couple of times to spare me the cab fare. He was great, but again being in testing was difficult for he was closed so many times during the week.
I will not complain.............it was a great trip. I'm 90% back from my ordeal and am able to sit and sleep just fine. Walking is good too........just some numbness in my right foot which will receede in time. What hurt me was all the walking I endured with tremendous pain. This only makes it worse and prolongs healing b/c of muscle tension and inflammation.
The last couple of nights I was there were good for me. The pain was gone mostly, and I was able to go out with the ladies and H to drink and eat.
There is a reason for everything.
Well the last Thursday of class, and I was pain free. I would, we all would, be leaving Friday. I was up to par and went out to eat with El, P, and H at Tomfooleries. It was a nice little pub to eat or drink. It was just after five, and I was gonna drink. El didnt drink.....P had a magarita....H had his screwdriver (one of few) and I had my Mojito followed by a Long Island which was followed by two Appltinis. I was stoned.
The talk was good. We talked about everything from lousy instructors, to H's family, to the saints, God, yada yada. I'm honest and humble when I get to drinking.
Then somehow I got to thinking why my back went out on my "vacation".
"Everything happens for a reason," said H. "I have learned that everything happens for a reason."
"I think so too...." I responded. I immediately thought of my new job, L, my back........everything. "Quite frankly, had I not thrown my back out I would have been at a bar every night. Having to go with little sleep and getting up for work is nothing to me."
P and El just smile.
"Exactly, God was probably saying........'let's throw this guy's back out and......' " H went on to say.
I just laughed......... he was right. Things do happen for a reason. What caught my attention was his term "let's". It implies a group obviously. Why would a Jewish guy use God in the plural? It reminded me of the Trinity. The Father said in the begining....."Let us create him in our image." A little while later you have Adam! It touched my heart, but I didnt express it. Rarely do I!
I was happy! I was happy b/c my back was thrown out b/c God willed it. It dawned on me that it was meant to be..............I sound insane but its true. It was his will that my back go out. I hadn't really brought it on myself............it was meant to be. I just needed to hear someone else say it.......I need to be reassured at times. H was the man to deliver the good news even though what I had gone through was painful as hell. I remember being in my room early morning and biting on a towel b/c of the sensation until I mustered the force to walk out of the room. I was such a wimp!
"Afterall if we dont throw out his back, he'd be u know........" he continued while flaying his hands and arms. H used many facial expressions complemented by his hand gestures to communicate. He's so uninhibited and kind...........he's kewl!
He's right.....I would have been hitting on women and drinking lots. Its true! The women in the Midwest are beautiful. They are taller and leaner than what I'm used to seeing. Granted, I wouldn't have gone home with them........but afterall that I've been through in the past year, I would have enjoyed the company.
All things happen for a reason............... hopefully I'll be able to ask God one day. Not as a condition or him oweing me for that would be insane, but more as a curiosity for when I see him I would careless about what had happened in my life. I would just like to know how it was to fit all together.......u know?
But I still cant help but wonder............. ; - )
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